Dr. Gaston Bacquet

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Biography

Gaston Bacquet is a lecturer in Education Studies at the University of Glasgow, based in Scotland and originally from Chile. He has extensive experience as a teacher trainer and educator, having worked in K-12 education teaching English and Social Studies in various countries including Japan, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, and the UK. He has taught at the postgraduate level in the UK and is currently involved in teaching the MSc and MEd programs in Education Studies, particularly focusing on courses such as Asian Religions for undergraduate students. His research centers on nonviolence as a means of educational change, emphasizing holistic education and the integration of intercultural communication to foster greater inclusion for minoritized groups. He employs action research as a methodology and focuses on the work of indigenous scholars from Africa, Asia, and South America to inform his understanding and practice in education. His teaching portfolio includes a variety of courses aimed at addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational contexts. Bacquet is actively supervising master's students and welcomes PhD proposals aligned with his research interests, which encompass nonviolence, interfaith dialogue, and the integration of diverse philosophical traditions in educational practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching and supervising students in education programs, focusing on nonviolence education and inclusive teaching practices.

Courses

EDUC51078 - Equity, Diversity Inclusion Education EDUC5387 - Evolving Concept Inclusion TRS1009 - Asian Religions: Hinduism / Buddhism EDUC5156 - Modern Educational Thought EDUC5142P - Major Dissertation (Education Studies and Inclusive Education) EDUC5285 - Seminars Contemporary Issues EDUC5410 - Introduction Educational Social Research